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FUEL SHUTOFF

HAZARDWARNINGFLASHERS

The fuel pump shut-off switch is located

behind an access panel in the left rear

quarter trim panel, near the liftgate. The

fuel pump shut-off switch has a red reset

button on top of it.

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The hazard warning button is located on

the instrument panel. Use it when your

vehicle is creating a safety hazard for other

motorists.

Press the button to turn on the hazard

warning function, and the front and rear

direction indicators will flash.

Press the button again to turn them off.

Note: If used when the engine is not

running, the battery will lose charge. There

may be insufficient power to restart your

engine.

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Note: Depending on applicable laws and

regulations in the country for which your

vehicle was originally built, the hazard

warning flashers may flash if you brake

heavily.

In the event of a moderate to severe

collision, your vehicle is equipped with a

fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the

flow of fuel to the engine. Not every impact

will cause a shut-off.

Should your vehicle shut off after a

collision, you may restart your vehicle by

doing the following:

WARNING TRIANGLE

Space is provided in the luggage

compartment.

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Check the fuel system for leaks.

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3. If no leak is apparent, reset the fuel

pump shut-off switch by pushing in on

the reset button.

WARNINGS

The gases around the battery can

explode if exposed to flames, sparks,

or lit cigarettes. An explosion could

result in injury or vehicle damage.

4. Turn the ignition to the on position.

Pause for a few seconds and return the

ignition to the off position.

5. Make a further check for leaks in the

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which

can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if

contacted.

fuel system.

6. If no leaks are apparent, restart your

vehicle.

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Do not attempt to push-start your

automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic

transmissions do not have push-start

capability. Attempting to push-start a

vehicle with an automatic transmission

may cause transmission damage.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your

vehicle.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the

disabled vehicle as this could damage the

vehicle's electrical system.

1. Park the booster vehicle close to the

hood of the disabled vehicle making

sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set

the parking brake on both vehicles and

stay clear of the engine cooling fan and

other moving parts.

2. Check all battery terminals and remove

any excessive corrosion before you

attach the battery cables. Ensure that

vent caps are tight and level.

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3. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles

to protect from any electrical surges.

Turn all other accessories off.

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable

to the positive (+) terminal of the

discharged battery.

2. Connect the other end of the positive

(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal

of the assisting battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the assisting

battery.

4. Make the final connection of the

negative (-) cable to an exposed metal

part of the stalled vehicle's engine,

away from the battery and the

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Refer to the label located above the

battery cover; the arrow on the label is

showing the correct location to make the

jump start connection.

carburetor or fuel injection system.

Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable

to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake

manifold or electrical components as

grounding points.

Connecting the Jumper Cables

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the

bottom is used to designate the assisting

(boosting) battery.

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WARNING

Do not connect the end of the

second cable to the negative (-)

terminal of the battery to be jumped.

A spark may cause an explosion of the

gases that surround the battery.

Ensure that the cables are clear of fan

blades, belts, moving parts of both engines,

or any fuel delivery system parts.

Jump Starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run the engine at moderately

increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

Note: For vehicles with a manual

transmission, if the battery goes flat or you

install a new battery, the engine will not

start until you press and hold the clutch

pedal down for two seconds then release

the clutch pedal and wait two seconds with

the key turned to the on position and the

engine is off.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been

started, run both engines for an

additional three minutes before

disconnecting the jumper cables.

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1. Remove the jumper cable from the

ground metal surface.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the

negative (-) terminal of the booster

vehicle's battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the booster

vehicle's battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the disabled

vehicle's battery.

After the disabled vehicle has been started

and the jumper cables removed, allow it

to idle for several minutes so the engine

computer can relearn its idle conditions.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse

order that they were connected.

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the

bottom is used to designate the assisting

(boosting) battery.

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